Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding issues in the Indian health sector Synopsis: India’s health care sector is plagued with various issues which have been exposed during Covid crisis. Let’s have a brief look at issues affecting Indian health sector. Context The Health ministry has claimed in Parliament that Punjab has reported only four “suspected” deaths… Continue reading Why India needs an NHS-like healthcare model?
The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of Digital India Synopsis: The Digital India mission has made a positive impact on India’s socio-economic development in past few decades. It also led to transformation of lives and livelihoods that at the grassroot levels. Contents1 Platformization is the key2 Examples of various digital platforms3 Potential of digitisation 4 Reasons behind success… Continue reading The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
Climate change, a catalyst for Arctic cooperation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of Arctic region for global climate Synopsis: Apart from the geopolitical and strategic importance of the Arctic region, it is important for the global community to view it through ecological lenses. Contents1 Context2 Arctic countries3 Security concerns in the region4 Way forward Context Along with the growing security concerns in… Continue reading Climate change, a catalyst for Arctic cooperation
Explore unconventional sources of edible oil
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Analysis of New Edible Oil mission Synopsis: The new edible oil mission launched by Central government offers both advantages and some issues. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Why previous attempt failed?3 The need for a new mission4 Activities under the mission5 Issues with the mission Context In the backdrop of previous… Continue reading Explore unconventional sources of edible oil
Don’t let the new e-commerce rules ruin innovation
Source: Livemint Relevance: Implications of Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Synopsis: Small internet outlets have flourished lately, but may find their operations hampered by compliance burden under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.. A brief look at some problematic provisions. Background Read here: Draft ecommerce rules – Explained, pointwise Reason behind increase in online businesses… Continue reading Don’t let the new e-commerce rules ruin innovation
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #31 : Rajeev Nayan Choubey Board, Hindi literature Optional, Meditation & writing poems Hobbies
Board: Rajeev Nayan Choubey Background: B.T – M.T. dual degree Aerospace engineering IIT Kanpur Optional: Hindi literature Hobbies: meditation and writing poems Work ex: 11 months in a startup. Chairman Introduce yourself highlighting educational and professional experience. What was your role in your company ? Have you heard about circular economy ? What is it… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #31 : Rajeev Nayan Choubey Board, Hindi literature Optional, Meditation & writing poems Hobbies
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 3rd week of the Month of August. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of August, Third Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2021 – 3rd week
Miscellaneous Quiz: International Relations – III | 25 August, 2021
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #30 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, read Calvin Hobby
Date of Interview: • 20 August 2021 Board: Smita Nagaraj Ma’am Optional: Geography Hobby: Read Calvin Chairperson Why do you read Calvin & Hobbes comics specifically Comedy in India – Are Indians too thin skinned as we easily take offence? Who is your favourite comedian? Why? Which page of the newspaper do you read first? Any… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #30 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, read Calvin Hobby
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 25th 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 25th 2021
